குறள் 968

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Paniyumaam Endrum Perumai SirumaiAniyumaam Thannai Viyandhu

Greatness humbly bends, but littleness alwaysSpreads out its plumes, and loads itself with praise

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The great will always humble himself; but the mean will exalt himself in self-admiration